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The Daily Gazette

Las Vegas-style resort opens in Cripple Creek

Chamonix Casino Hotel, a new resort in Cripple Creek owned by Bronco Billy's parent company Full House Resorts, opened its casino and 300-room hotel Tuesday. The hotel project, which Full House Resorts CEO Daniel Lee said cost approximately $300 million to build, will continue to be worked on during the next several months due to construction…

Travel ・ 28 December 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Despite losses, Mohegan Gaming not walking away from Vegas casino

The off-Strip casino saw a 42 percent revenue decline; operators blamed a lower hold on table game wagers. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and…

Industry ・ 20 December 2023

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Colorado Springs police bust illegal casinos

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - Police officers in Colorado Springs seized hundreds of gambling machines from a half dozen businesses that were operating illegal casinos. Earlier this year, investigators learned of 34 locations throughout the city where the activity was happening. The department launched an education campaign to warn the business…

Incidents ・ 14 December 2023

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Judge says New York county erred in leasing site for Sands’ proposed $5B resort

An analyst said the decision is the least of the problems troubling the state's slow process to approve New York City-area casinos. Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you,…

Travel ・ 15 November 2023

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New Cripple Creek casino hosting hiring fair

Travel ・ 09 November 2023

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New Chamonix Casino & Hotel in Cripple Creek to host hiring event in Colorado Springs

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KRDO)-- The new Chamonix Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek will be hosting a job fair this week ahead of its grand opening on December 26. The hiring event will be held on Wednesday, November 8, from 3-7 p.m., at Weidner Field's McDivitt Club located at 111 W. Cimarron Street in Colorado Springs. Attendees will need to enter…

Travel ・ 09 November 2023

Maryland Daily Record

MD casino revenue lowest since January 2022, report shows

September's revenue of $155.1 million for Maryland's six casinos was the lowest amount collected since January 2022, according to data released Monday by betmaryland.com, an online resource for licensed, legal online sportsbooks in the state. The revenue was down 2.6% from September 2022 ($159.27 million) and a decrease of 3.9% from August 2023…

Finance ・ 10 October 2023

Maryland Daily Record

Century Casinos acquires operations of Rocky Gap Casino Resort in western MD

Century Casinos Inc. Wednesday announced it completed the acquisition of the operations of Flintstone-based Rocky Gap Casino Resort from Golden Entertainment Inc. for approximately $56.1 million. Simultaneous with the closing of the July 25 transaction, an affiliate of VICI Properties Inc. acquired a related interest in the land and building…

Land-based ・ 27 July 2023

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Colorado Springs Police Begin Crackdown On Illegal Gambling Machines

The Colorado Springs Police Department has sent notices to owners of businesses in the city that house illegal gambling machines. The message is simple: Unplug the machines or expect a visit from the police in the near future. Although many of the businesses in question have been housing these unregulated, slots-like machines for the last five…

Law ・ 19 April 2023

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Nevada regulators approve licensing for new Sparks Nugget owners

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously approved the licensing of Century Casinos Inc. for its recently acquired Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. Commissioners also approved the suitability of seven Century executives and board directors in the 75-minute hearing. Just over a year ago, the Colorado Springs, Colorado-based company…

Law ・ 24 March 2023

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Gaming Commission approves licensing for new Sparks Nugget owners

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously approved the licensing of Century Casinos Inc. for its recently acquired Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. Commissioners also approved the suitability of seven Century executives and board directors in the 75-minute hearing. Just over a year ago, the Colorado Springs, Colorado-based company…

Law ・ 24 March 2023

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Colorado-based company wins Nevada Gaming Control Board approval to buy Sparks Nugget resort

A Colorado-based casino company with Austrian roots was recommended Wednesday for licensing to acquire the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. The Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously approved an application for registration and findings of suitability for several of Century Casinos Inc.'s executives in a 90-minute afternoon hearing. Just over a…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

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The Mountain Jackpot News

Former Wildwood Casino Owner Bids Farewell; Welcomes New Ownership Group

Industry Veteran Outlines Major Business Challenges for Cripple Creek Trevor Phipps Earlier this year, the Cripple Creek casino world got hit with another financial jolt with the announcement that the town's newest gaming establishment, and the sole gaming hub located outside the historic district, would be changing hands, selling to a big name…

Industry ・ 09 December 2022

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Century Casinos Provides Updat

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market®: CNTY) broke ground on the new land-based casino and hotel development at Century Casino Caruthersville (the "Caruthersville Project") on Friday, December 2, 2022. The casino at Century Casino Caruthersville will offer 650 slot machines (with the…

Land-based ・ 05 December 2022

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Full House Resorts posts revenue down 12% in Q3; expects temporary Illinois casino opening within three months

Full House Resorts has announced its results for the third quarter of the year. For the three months ended September 30, the company delivered revenue of $41.4 million, down 12% from $47.2 million in the same period last year; and a net loss of $3.6 million amid heightened development costs, against net income of $4.6 million in 2021. The company…

Travel ・ 08 November 2022

The Mountain Jackpot News

Cripple Creek and Colorado Casinos Hitting the Jackpot

Cripple Creek and Colorado casinos have wagered a number of bets over the years, in an effort to generate more revenue and to better attract more gambling action, which has been diverted to other areas across the country. But apparently, the removal of betting limits and addition of new games has hit a better winning combination than past pursuits,…

Winnings ・ 01 November 2022

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Century Casinos executive: ‘If you’re a gaming company, wouldn’t you want to be in Nevada?’

Home / News / Century Casinos executive: 'If you're a gaming company, wouldn't you want to be in Nevada?' By Howard Stutz Century Casinos' pending $195 million acquisition of the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks will rewrite the company's corporate profile. The regional casino operator, which began in Europe, doesn't have what gaming observers…

Travel ・ 20 September 2022

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Chamonix Casino Hotel “Topping Off” on September 21

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Full House Resorts (Nasdaq: FLL) will celebrate the "topping off" of its Chamonix Casino Hotel project on September 21, 2022, in Cripple Creek, Colorado. This long-standing tradition will commemorate the placement of a construction beam at the highest point of the construction project. The…

Travel ・ 14 September 2022

The Nevada Independent

Legal changes make Colorado an enticing casino market for Nevada operators

DENVER - Nevada's major gaming companies avoided Colorado for nearly two decades after casinos were legalized in the historic mining towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. It wasn't much of a gamble. Initially, bets in the state were limited to $5 and casinos were not open 24/7. The idea behind the 1990 legalization was to boost…

Industry ・ 04 September 2022

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Rocky Gap Casino Resort being sold by Strat owner Golden Entertainment to Colorado company for $260 million

Golden Entertainment Inc., operator of the Strat, Arizona Charlies and dozens of taverns under the PT's brand, is selling its Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Maryland for $260 million. Las Vegas-based Golden on Thursday said it is selling the casino real estate in Flintstone, Maryland to real estate investment trust Vici Properties Inc. for $203.9…

Travel ・ 29 August 2022

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Casino intent from the Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club

In the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda and the 410-room Hamilton Princess Hotel and Beach Club has reportedly announced that it will follow The St Regis Bermuda Resort in applying for official permission to open a casino. According to a Saturday report from The Royal Gazette newspaper, the move follows the 2016 passage of legislation that…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 August 2022

The Mountain Jackpot News

Jackpot Frenzy in Cripple Creek

The Wildwood casino in Cripple Creek has consistently hit the jackpot as one of the top places for big payoff strikes, This summer, the casino, located just off Hwy. 67 and the sole gaming establishment outside of the historic district, has earned this reputation. On a recent Saturday night, a 32-year-old, Kansas man named Brian won $100166 playing…

Winnings ・ 12 August 2022

KKTV 11 News

$100,000 Wildwood Casino win in Cripple Creek at ‘Buffalo Blackjack’ table

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KKTV) - A man visiting Colorado is leaving $100000 richer. Wildwood Casino is reporting 32-year-old Brian from Kansas won $100166 playing "Buffalo Blackjack" in Cripple Creek. The big win came on Saturday after Brian placed a Progressive bet before he was dealt a suited, three-of-a-kind with three aces hand. According to…

Blackjack ・ 04 August 2022

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Kansas man wins $100k Jackpot at Wildwood Casino

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. - A 32-year-old, Kansas man named Brian won $100166 playing Buffalo Blackjack at Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek Saturday night. Brian made a Blackjack Progressive bet and got a suited, three-of-a-kind with three aces of spades landing him the jackpot. The chance of getting the hand is about 1 in 250000, according to Wildwood…

Winnings ・ 04 August 2022

The Mountain Jackpot News

Gambling Fever Explodes Across Cripple Creek and Entire Nation

Even with the rising toll of inflation and some lingering fears of the Coronavirus epidemic and images of a potential world war, it's been a banner year for Cripple Creek gambling, with total bets cast and proceeds growing significantly for the first time in recent years. The town's surge in betting action has been attributed to the desire of more…

Politics ・ 18 May 2022

The Mountain Jackpot News

Cripple Creek Gaming News Wildwood Expected to Become Part of Golden Nugget Casino Family

Creek Gaming Acquisition Nears the $45 Million Mark Rick Langenberg In a move expected to further increase the profile of the Cripple Creek gaming community, a major restaurant operator and entertainment figure, who also owns a professional basketball team, plans to buy the Wildwood Casino and Hotel for close to $45 million. The proposed deal,…

Covid ・ 20 April 2022

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Yes, Gambling in Colorado Does Actually Exist

A few weeks ago, I traveled to Las Vegas for the first time. Upon arrival, I could not believe my eyes. Incessant neon, tickets that turn into money, smoking indoors - what is this place?! I came back from the Sin City a changed woman. Okay, okay, I'm slightly exaggerating. My trip was fun, but I largely stuck to virtual gambling and didn't bet…

Religion ・ 31 March 2022

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Three years later, no action in D.C. to raise jackpot tax threshold

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Congressional representatives and the…

Winnings ・ 09 March 2022

Northern Nevada Business Weekly

Colorado casino company buying Nugget in Sparks for $195 million

Colorado-based Century Casinos said Wednesday it is buying the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks for $195 million, marking the company's first venture into Nevada. Century, which is headquartered in Colorado Springs, will pay $100 million for the operations of the Nugget and $95 million for 50 percent ownership of the real estate. Century has a…

Travel ・ 03 March 2022

Reno Gazette Journal

What is Century Casinos? What we know about Nugget hotel-casino buyer

With the Nugget Casino Resort poised to change hands yet again, many are likely wondering about its new out-of-state buyer, Century Casinos. Prior to Wednesday, not many in Reno-Sparks were familiar with the Colorado-based company. That changed during the early morning hours of Feb. 23, when Century Casinos announced an agreement to acquire the…

Covid ・ 01 March 2022

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Thousands ring in 2022 in Las Vegas with New Year’s Eve celebration, fireworks

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Las Vegas put on a major party for New Year's Eve with big crowds and a spectacular fireworks show. One of the most visited streets in the world was closed to vehicle traffic - which only happens once a year - to become a pedestrian party scene. The theme of the fireworks show was "Deuces Wild" and the pyrotechnic display, one of…

New Year ・ 27 January 2022

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Where to Play Bingo in Colorado

Though Colorado is likely best known for its gorgeous landscapes and wildlife, it also boasts a reputation for being a progressive paradise with super liberal laws. These somewhat stretch into the gambling realm, as legalized betting fun has been happening in the Centennial State since the mid-20th century. Its horse racing industry got up and…

Bingo ・ 13 January 2022

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With well over 12 gambling enterprises, main town and Ebony Hawk supply limited bet gambling

With well over 12 gambling enterprises, main town and Ebony Hawk supply limited bet gambling Live blackjack and web based poker dining tables can be purchased in the larger gambling enterprises and a few for the more compact casinos, also. There is also three-card poker provided with live dealers. Texas Holda€™em appears to be the most frequent and…

Baccarat ・ 06 January 2022

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GDEN: Feeling Lucky? Consider Betting on These 3 Lesser-Known Casino Stocks

Despite travel restrictions and the shutdown of casinos and other gambling outlets during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rising popularity and legalization of online gambling and iGaming services have helped the industry rebound since the first COVID-19 wave last year. The strong vaccination drive, the lifting of travel bans, and the…

Finance ・ 26 December 2021

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European Elegance with Colorado Comfort

There is not much to say about a sleepy little town of Cripple Creek. Part of the Colorado Springs Metropolitan Area, the town itself has only just over 1100 full-time residents. However, in recent years, with the expansion of Bronco Billy's casino to the city scene, casino gambling has finally made it to the area. With the success of one casino,…

Travel ・ 15 November 2021

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More states considering casino gambling expansion

It's no wonder why states across the nation are in various stages of introducing some form of gaming to their citizens. The American Gaming Association last week reported that commercial gaming revenue hit a quarterly record for the months of July, August and September and that revenue is on a record pace for 2021. The AGA said that with $38.67…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 November 2021

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GDEN: 2 Under the Radar Casino Stocks Rated 'Strong Buy'

The gradual easing of restrictions on in-person casino patronage following solid progress on the vaccination front and growing interest in online casinos have been driving the industry's growth. The four regional casino markets that track visitation in July reported their strongest visitation numbers since the pandemic's start. According to the…

Finance ・ 17 September 2021

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MCRI: Feeling Lucky? Buy These 3 Under the Radar Casino Stocks

The gambling industry is making a comeback with the gradual easing of social distancing mandates. U.S. gambling revenue hit a record $13.6 billion in the second quarter. In-person gambling was the primary driver of the record-breaking second-quarter revenue results. Mobile sports betting and iGaming kept the industry afloat during the initial…

Finance ・ 03 September 2021

The Daily Gazette

Bronco Billy's Casino in Cripple Creek considering adding 70 more rooms to hotel project

Owners of Bronco Billy's Casino in Cripple Creek are looking at adding more rooms to what already will be the city's largest hotel. Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts is studying whether to accelerate plans to add an additional 70 rooms to the Chamonix Casino Hotel, now under construction adjacent to Bronco Billy's. The two-block-long expansion…

Covid ・ 16 August 2021

The Daily Sentinel

Century Casinos Provides Updates about Century Casino Caruthersville in Missouri

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market®: CNTY) ("Century Casinos" or the "Company") announced today the latest developments at Century Casino Caruthersville in Missouri. Efforts to change a Missouri law that required each casino to be a "floating facility" have been successful. Going…

Gaming Authorities ・ 17 July 2021

The Mountain Jackpot News

Pikes Peak Area Resident Wins $568,319 Jackpot at Wildwood Casino

Hobbit slot machine Strikes Paydirt in Cripple Creek. With the help of Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield, a Colorado Springs resident, hit a $568319.45 jackpot playing The Hobbit slot machine at Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek. Megan, a 44-year-old old player, visited the Wildwood Casino with her husband recently for an evening of fun. When…

Winnings ・ 03 July 2021

The Daily Gazette

Colorado Springs woman strikes it big with a more than half-a-million dollar win at Wildwood Casino

Coins dropping and numbers flashing, all that ruckus meant that Megan of Colorado Springs had just hit the jackpot at the Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek. By the time it was all over, 44-year-old Megan (last name withheld to protect her privacy) had won $568319.45 playing the game The Hobbit on a slot machine June 19. The coins that fell at the…

Winnings ・ 28 June 2021

KKTV 11 News

Colorado Springs man wins $100,000 jackpot, 2nd major jackpot this month in Cripple Creek

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A Colorado Springs man is the second person from Olympic City USA to hit a major jackpot in Cripple Creek this month! Michael Gary Harris scored $102000 while playing the "Monopoly" slot machine at McGill's. "I always wanted to win something big, I just didn't expect it to be this!" Harris said. McGill's Hotel and…

Winnings ・ 26 June 2021

The Daily Gazette

Colorado Springs retiree wins $102,000 at Cripple Creek casino

A Colorado Springs man walked into a Cripple Creek casino, hoping to win a few bucks playing the slots, and walked out more than $100000 richer, according to a Friday news release. Michael Gary Harris was playing the Monopoly slot machine at the newly-renovated McGill's Hotel & Casino when the frequent guest hit the jackpot for $102711.04, the…

Land-based ・ 25 June 2021

KKTV 11 News

Colorado Springs woman wins more than $500,000 at Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KKTV) - Why go to Vegas when you can win big in Cripple Creek? A Colorado Springs woman hit a major jackpot on Saturday at Wildwood Casino. The 44-year-old woman was playing the "Hobbit" slot machine when she hit a $568319.45 jackpot! The winner, Megan, plans on using the money to help pay off bills. "We love seeing our…

Winnings ・ 21 June 2021

FOX 21 News

Colorado Springs resident wins over half a million dollars at Wildwood Casino

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. -A Colorado Springs won $568319.45 after playing The Hobbit slot machine at Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek. Megan visited Wildwood Casino with her husband on Friday, June 19. She told casino attendants she and her husband plan to use the money to pay off their bills. The last big jackpot wins at Wildwood Casino happened in…

Winnings ・ 21 June 2021

Chicago Tribune

Column: Newly opened Hard Rock casino already attracting curious guests, serious gamblers from across the country

Venessa Hosea-Jones had one thought in mind as she entered the new Hard Rock Northern Indiana Casino. "My hometown is Gary, and I'm back on vacation at this new casino," she told me. "I don't gamble much, but I had to come back home and see this new casino. I just wanted to look around." We stood in line together while entering the $300 million…

Sports ・ 18 May 2021

The Mountain Jackpot News

Throngs of Players and Visitors Celebrate Reopening of Cripple Creek Casinos

The big gambling reopening day has finally arrived, after weeks of speculation. On Monday morning, nearly all Cripple Creek casinos lit up with ringing slots, ending a nearly three-month hibernation, prompted by the coronavirus international pandemic, which has paralyzed the national, regional and local economy. Gone is the ghost town look that has…

Christmas ・ 19 January 2021